Edith Ann Fortenberry Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 8, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Edith Ann Fortenberry of Ridgeland, Mississippi. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edith Ann Fortenberry to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Edith Ann may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Stanton and Mary Ann Stanton; her husband Jack; and her siblings, James and Ellen.
She is survived by: her daughters, Emily, Fort, Victoria and Lydia; her granddaughters, Emma Claire and Marilyn Otis; and her brothers, Lin and Mark.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Lakewood Funeral Home (6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209).
